Defence Minister of Armenia

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The Defence Minister of Armenia, heading the Ministry of Defense is charged with the political leadership of the Armed Forces of Armenia. The position was established in January 1992 and is currently headed by Seyran Ohanyan. From 1993-1995 there was a concurrent position of the State Minister for Defense held by Vazgen Sargsyan.

Name Took Office Left Office Party
1 Drastamat Kanayan 30 May 1918 28 May 1919 Armenian Revolutionary Federation
2 Rouben Ter Minassian 28 May 1919 October 1920 Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Position Abolished
3 Vazgen Sargsyan January, 1992 August, 1992 Pan-Armenian National Movement
4 Vazgen Manukyan August 1992 August 1993 National Democratic Union
5 Serzh Sargsyan August 1993 May 1995 (none)
6 Vazgen Sargsyan May, 1995 June, 1999 Republican Party of Armenia
7 Vagharshak Harutiunyan June 1999 May 2000 (none)
8 Serzh Sargsyan May 2000 26 March 2007 Republican Party of Armenia
9 Mikael Harutyunyan 4 April 2007 14 April 2008
10 Seyran Ohanyan 14 April 2008 Present